Chapter 6 Moving: Surprise or Shock?
Bai Zhenzhen made a promise to her father, which made Bai Chuxiong extremely happy. He had finally gotten her to change her mind and repeatedly asked her to promise that she would not go back on her word and that she would keep her promise.
“Huai’an is very outstanding, except for his poor background. Zhenzhen, you should live well with him, and your father will be at ease for the rest of his life.”
Bai Chuxiong put a lot of thought into finding a son-in-law. Not to mention that Shen Huai'an was outstanding in terms of personal qualities, handsome appearance, and tall stature, he was also a graduate student of the University of Political Science and Law. After graduation, he went directly to the procuratorate and became the deputy chief procurator of the municipal procuratorate at the young age of 27. His future was very bright.
Compared to that, his impoverished background was insignificant. Bai Chuxiong himself didn't care about that. His ancestors weren't wealthy or noble, and he had achieved his current wealth and status entirely through his own hard work. Therefore, he preferred intelligent, capable, and ambitious young people to finding a suitable match.
Besides, Bai Chuxiong had a hidden plan in choosing Shen Huai'an as his son-in-law. He knew that Bai Zhenzhen had no talent in business and was not particularly shrewd. He was afraid that she would not be able to protect the huge family fortune after he was gone and would be taken advantage of. So he specially arranged for her to marry Shen Huai'an in the hope that he could protect his daughter.
Bai Zhenzhen didn't understand her father's good intentions before, but now that she's been awakened by the dream, although her mind hasn't become any smarter, she finally knows to listen to her father.
Bai Zhenzhen stayed at the farm for lunch, then Bai Chuxiong stuffed a bunch of fruit into her hands and rushed her back to move. He didn't know about Bai Zhenzhen's dream; he just thought she was acting on impulse and was afraid she would change her mind later, so he just wanted to urge her to get things done quickly.
"Then I'll go back now. Take good care of yourself, and I'll come see you again in a couple of days."
Bai Zhenzhen kept turning back as she walked, worried that Bai Chuxiong's body couldn't handle the stimulation. She didn't dare tell him everything about her dream, only reminding him a few times during dinner, asking her father to secretly investigate those traitors in the company who were betraying their own company.
Bai Chuxiong had no doubts about his daughter after hearing this, and his face was full of relief. He promised Bai Zhenzhen that he would arrange for someone to investigate thoroughly before watching Lao Liu drive her away.
"My darling has finally grown up..."
Meanwhile, Bai Zhenzhen, who was sitting in the car, couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears in the back seat after she was out of her father's sight.
Old Liu, who was driving, was startled and quickly pulled over to the side of the road to ask her what was wrong, whether she was feeling unwell or if someone had wronged her. He even wanted to turn around and go back to the farm to take her to find Bai Chuxiong.
“Uncle Liu, I’m fine,” Bai Zhenzhen said, choking back tears, trying to stop him. “I just suddenly remembered something sad and I want to cry. Don’t go back and bother Dad.”
After confirming that she was really alright, Lao Liu started the car again. Bai Zhenzhen then had a good cry and, after venting her emotions, she completely cheered up.
Upon returning to the villa in Cuihu Bay, she immediately found Aunt Wang and said, "Aunt Wang, please help me pack my things. Starting today, I'm moving in with Shen Huai'an."
Aunt Wang was so surprised upon hearing this that she almost dropped the teapot in her hand. She didn't even bother to ask why the woman's eyes were so red, as if she had been crying.
"Oh? Oh, I'll go help you pack right away," Aunt Wang glanced at Old Liu before leaving. But Old Liu was also puzzled. The two stared at each other for a while, not understanding what Bai Zhenzhen was up to. So, they could only follow Bai Zhenzhen's instructions and pack her things, completely bewildered.
Bai Zhenzhen knew where Shen Huai'an lived now. When they got married, he applied for housing from his work unit, and that place was also their marital home. However, she moved to Cuihu Bay the day after the wedding, and now only Shen Huai'an lives there.
Now, although she plans to move in with him to cultivate their relationship, she doesn't want to compromise herself. So she immediately instructed Uncle Liu to contact a truck and moving workers so she could bring more things with her.
Actually, she had considered having Shen Huai'an move to the Cuihu Bay villa to live with her, but although they hadn't spent much time together, she knew a little about his temperament and knew he definitely wouldn't want to move in. Oh well, since she was the one asking for his help now, she should take the initiative. Once their relationship was more developed, she would ask him to move in.
Bai Zhenzhen had planned it all out. Since the money was in place, Lao Liu quickly contacted people and called two trucks and a dozen workers to help her move.
It was a real move. Bai Zhenzhen not only demanded that her clothes, jewelry, and daily necessities be taken away, but also that her favorite furniture and appliances be taken with her.
She plans to move there tonight. There are some things that she can't buy now, so she'll move the clothes from the villa over first and then buy new ones here later.
A dozen or so people worked for two hours, filling two large trucks with bits and pieces of goods. At Bai Zhenzhen's command, Lao Liu drove her and Aunt Wang to lead the way, and the move began in a grand procession.
The Procuratorate's family compound is located in a very good location in the center of Pengcheng City. In recent years, Pengcheng has developed rapidly, with high-rise buildings springing up all around and various bustling shopping malls opening one after another.
The residential compound is located in the heart of a bustling metropolis, but this area belongs to the old city and has a quiet feel amidst the hustle and bustle. However, this area is mainly a gathering place for government agency employees' families, and the surrounding environment is very safe. There are parks and farmers' markets, and it is very convenient to go out by bus or taxi.
Most of the people living here are cultured and refined intellectuals, and they also have a certain air of aloofness when they travel outside because of their status.
However, today, the peaceful and somewhat solemn family compound was suddenly disrupted by a moving convoy.
The first imported Mercedes-Benz, worth millions, almost blinded those in the know on the roadside, while the large truck following behind drew even more attention and discussion.
Old Liu was stopped by the security guard at the gate of the residential compound. Bai Zhenzhen, wearing sunglasses and high heels, got out of the car and cooperated with the security guard to verify her identity. Only after the old man at the gate confirmed that she was a family member of a procuratorate staff member did he let her through.
In just a short while, several circles of onlookers had gathered outside.
No matter where you are or what your status is, gossiping is human nature.
As the moving convoy stopped in front of one of the apartment buildings, a stunningly beautiful woman, dressed elegantly and with an eye-catching appearance, took out her key, opened the door, and gestured for everyone to start moving things inside. Only then did everyone come to their senses.
"Oh, they really are family members from around here. Which family is it again?"
These are neighbors who don't live in the prosecutor's office's family compound. When someone living in the area recognized the house as the one allocated to Deputy Prosecutor Shen, they exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, I remember now, isn't this the rich girl that Prosecutor Shen married? She hasn't been seen here for two years. Usually, only Prosecutor Shen lives here. We all thought the two of them had divorced long ago. Is she moving in?"
"What? Xiao Shen got married? And his wife is a rich heiress?" This is the question raised by people who moved into the residential compound in the last two years.
Then, an insider stepped forward to share some gossip, recounting the shocking news that Shen Huai'an had suddenly announced his marriage, followed by the rapid separation of his new home from a wealthy family's daughter, and their subsequent living apart.
When Shen Huai'an first joined the procuratorate, his excellent personal qualities and good looks attracted many people to him. However, before everyone could speculate which leader would snatch him up as their son-in-law, news soon spread that he was going to marry the daughter of the richest man in Shenzhen.
Back then, so many people were disappointed. After marriage, the two were suspected of having marital discord. This was confirmed by the fact that he lived alone after marriage, while his wife never appeared in the family compound. In the past two years, many people have been secretly laughing at Shen Huai'an, mocking him for wanting to become a phoenix overnight, but he ended up being disliked because the rich lady was hard to please.
Shen Huai'an himself did not show any bad state. No matter how the rumors spread, he devoted himself to the procuratorate and was a complete workaholic. He worked overtime until late at night every day. Of course, his efforts paid off. He not only gained the appreciation of his superiors and was promoted quickly, but also gradually suppressed the rumors and changed everyone's attitude.
Nowadays, most of Shen Huai'an's colleagues and neighbors sympathize with his plight and are also dissatisfied with his rich wife, believing that she is blind to his good fortune and does not know how to cherish such a good man.
If it weren't for a kind-hearted older woman inquiring privately, everyone would have thought the two had already divorced.
However, judging from the current situation, it seems that Chief Prosecutor Shen's eldest daughter's wife has changed her mind and wants to move into the family compound.
The house that Shen Huai'an was assigned was on the first floor. There was a small courtyard of about ten square meters after entering the gate. The room was a two-bedroom, one-living room, one-kitchen and one-bathroom layout. In general, the area was not large, but fortunately it was small but complete. With some tidying up, it could be barely lived in.
Aunt Wang and Uncle Liu directed the movers to set up inside. Bai Zhenzhen went in first to take a look, gave some general instructions, and then came out again. She stood in the yard waiting for everything to be set up before going in.
The courtyard was surrounded by an iron fence, which didn't block anything. The eyes of the neighbors watching from the outside were directly on Bai Zhenzhen. She took off her sunglasses, smiled, and went to the car to get a few boxes of imported chocolates to share with everyone.
"Hello everyone, I am Shen Huai'an's wife, and I will be living here from now on. Please take good care of me in the future." Bai Zhenzhen distributed chocolates to the crowd watching outside the courtyard while introducing herself.
As the saying goes, "You can't hit a smiling face." After receiving a treat from someone, people felt embarrassed to gossip about her behind her back and responded with smiles.
It was only their first day living together, and even though everyone was curious about why the couple had been separated for two years before moving in together, no one would be so tactless as to ask.
After tidying up the room, Bai Zhenzhen smiled and said goodbye to everyone, her slender and graceful figure gradually disappearing from everyone's sight.
The news that Chief Prosecutor Shen's eldest daughter's wife had moved to the family compound spread like wildfire.
Shen Huai'an, who was still engrossed in his work in the office, had no idea what surprise awaited him at home.
A note from the author:
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Was it a pleasant surprise or a shock? [dog head with rose in hand][dog head with rose in hand]
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